Ravalli County - Montana

Jury Information

Serving as a juror is a privilege that accompanies living in a democracy. Jurors are randomly selected by computer from a list provided by the Montana voter registration and Department of Motor Vehicles.

Location:

Located on the main floor of the Ravalli County Courthouse at 205 Bedford

Qualifications:

In order to serve as a juror in Ravalli County, you must be:

• 18 years of age;
• a citizen of the United States;
• a legal resident of the state of Montana and Ravalli County.

Exemptions:

Optional exemptions from jury duty can be claimed. These exemptions are based on you claim that you:

• are responsible for the care of a person incapable of caring for self because of mental illness, senility or physical or mental incapacity;
• have served within one year;
• are physically incapacitated;
• out of county for employment reasons.

Disqualifications

You are mandatorily disqualified from service as a juror if you:

• are a convicted felon;
• are under prosecution for any crime;
• are no longer residing in Ravalli County;
• are under 18 years of age;
• are not a citizen of the United States of America.

Compensation

If you are summoned and appear for a jury you will be paid:

• $12 to appear as a potential juror;
• $25 a day if you are selected as a juror;
• $0.505 a mile for round trip mileage.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have been summoned to report Monday morning. How can I find out if I need to show up?

Call 375-6710 after Friday at 5:00 to determine which jurors are needed and when. The message will give you instructions.

I am 75 years old. Do I need to serve?

Yes, unless you have physical issues that prevent your service.

What will happen to me if I do not show up?

You may be found in contempt of court and/or fined.

I carry a pocketknife on my key chain, is it okay to bring it into the Courthouse?

No, the following items may not be brought into the Courthouse at any time:

• Knives of any type
• Sprays (mace, pepper, or any type of pressurized flammable)
• Glass bottles
• Screwdrivers, Pliers, or Wrenches
• Scissors
• Wire cutters
• Kitchen forks
• Laser pointers
• Nails or Screws
• Letter openers
• Bottle openers
• Knitting needles
• Metal comb picks
• Weapons of any type
• Contraband of any type